This Korean Spicy Fish Cake Stir-Fry (Eomuk Bokkeum) is loaded with the best flavors: spicy, savory, and sweet! Good enough to eat by itself but makes perfect banchan for any day of the week! Be sure to get your rice ready just in case!
Eomuk Bokkeum, also known as fish cake stir-fry, is one of a popular side dish from Korea. There are many variations to this side dish, however the two main types are the spicy and the non-spicy versions. Once you tasted a sample of this spicy Eomuk Bokkeum, you may end up clearing the whole plate! If you are a big fan of spicy tteokbokki, you will also love this recipe!!
Eomuk means fish cake and Bokkeum means stir fry. Eomuk is typically made with a mix of mild flavored fish, starch and vegetables. It’s first made into a paste, then steamed or deep fried. I have once tried making this at home, and it sure was a lot of work!!
Easy Korean Fishcake Side Dish
Eomuk comes in variety of shapes and colors! Some are round like meatballs, some are cylindrical, some are elongated, cubed and some are flat rectangles. They also come in different colors and flavors. Some have more vegetables than others and some even have octopus chunks!!
Their color ranges from white, yellow, tan, pink and brown. The ones you use for this recipe is the tan colored ones. I want to say the texture reminds me of fried tofu that’s been pressed out. They are thin and flexible enough to pass through the skewer sticks.
But for this recipe, I used the flat rectangular ones. They measure around 4″x6″ in size and about 1/8″ thickness. (These are just my eyeball estimation) You can find them in the freezer section of Asian grocery stores. They are very affordable and long lasting in the freezer!!
Korean Stir Fried Fish Cake (eomuk Bokkeum)
They have a combination of sweet, salty, savory and seafood flavor all together. But they don’t have a strong fish scent. You can also add rice wine and more greens to reduce the fish scent.
Yes, Odeng and Eomuk is essentially the same. You will hear Koreans say odeng more often than eomuk. It’s more of a slang word. But in books, the proper Korean word for fish cake is eomuk.
You may have heard of odeng gook. It’s a fish cake soup boiled in dashi stock. They are typically displayed on the long skewers and sold next to tteokbokki, another popular street vendor food.
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There was one type of Japanese food that adapted well with the Koreans during the Japanese occupation. It was called oden, which meant fish cake in Japanese. You can guess from there, oden remained popular even after Japanese left. Eventually Koreans called fish cake “odeng“.
This process is not necessary, but it will help get rid of the oils from the eomuk and unwanted scent. Again, if you like the eomuk flavor as is, skip this step. Make sure you only let eomuk sit in hot water no more than 30 seconds. Otherwise you will loose too much of its flavor!!
You can technically eat eomuk cold, however, I recommend heating eomuk before eating it. Although they are packed as precooked fish cake, it will taste so much better and have better texture after being cooked.
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Since Eomuk Bokkeum is a stir-fried dish with a spicy sauce, it can last in the fridge longer than other side dishes. But I would say no more than 4 days. If you see the texture change from chewy to very soft, it’s best to discard it.
This dish can be eaten alone with hot rice or paired with other Korean side dishes and meats. Eomuk Bokkeum is also a popular side dish for packing into bento boxes or doshirak. Here are some of my suggested dishes:
This Spicy Eomuk Bokkeum is loaded with a combination of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors! Goes perfectly well with a bowl of hot rice and other Korean meals!!Korean Stir-Fried Fish Cake (Eomuk Bokkeum) is an extremely popular side dish served at Korean restaurants and Korean BBQ as a side dish, or banchan. It’s one of my favorite side dishes to get at Korean BBQ and I’m always finding myself asking for more!
Korean Stir Fried Spicy Fish Cakes
The fish cakes are made from pureed fish, and are meaty and delicious stir fried with vegetables and a sweet and savory sauce. The dish itself is extremely easy to make and only takes a few minutes to put together for a delicious side dish!
This quick and delicious stir-fried fish cake recipe is extremely easy to make! You only need a few ingredients for the stir fry and to make the sauce. Here is what you’ll need:
I used carrots and onions here, but you could also add bell peppers, jalapenos, or birds eye chilis if you prefer extra heat.
Stir Fried Fish Cakes
If you prefer a spicer version, feel free to add 1 tbsp of gochujang to the sauce! I opted for a sweet and savory version for this recipe.
The first (and most important) ingredient for this recipe? You guessed it – fish cakes! You can find fish cakes in any Asian grocery and they are usually sold in sheets like this. I typically find these fish cake sheets in the refrigerated section near the tofu at my local H-Mart.
I like to begin by slicing the fish cake sheet in half length wise down the middle. Next, cut them into roughly 2 inch strips.
Korean Fish Cake Side Dish
I prefer 2 inch wide strips, but you could cut them according to your preference. No matter what you prefer, make sure the strips are equally sized so they cook evenly in the pan.
Once the fish cakes are sliced, place them in a bowl and finish preparing the rest of your vegetables. Finely mince 3 cloves of garlic, then cut your carrots into 2″ long matchsticks, thinly slice your white onion, and cut the scallions into 2″ pieces.
Once the fish cakes and vegetables are prepared, it’s time to mix your sauce! In a small bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and black pepper.
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If you prefer a spicy version of these stir-fried fish cakes, you can optionally add 1 tablespoon of gochujang to this mixture.
To make the dish, begin by heating 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat in a non-stick pan. Saute garlic along with the scallions, carrots, and onions for 1 minute until the vegetables have softened.
Once the vegetables have softened, add the sliced fish cakes and stir fry for another minute. You want the fish cakes so also soften and pick up some of the oil, and cook them until they begin to take on some color.
Deep Fried Fish Cakes (어묵 Eo Muk)
After the vegetables and fish cakes have stir-fried for a few minutes, it’s time to add the sauce you mixed earlier. Combine the sauce with the fish cakes and vegetables, then continue cooking over medium high heat until the sauce has been fully absorbed.
Transfer the fish cakes and vegetables to a bowl and top with sesame seeds! Your stir-fried fish cakes are now ready to enjoy!
I personally like to cut these into 2″ strips – however, you have probably seen them in many iterations! Feel free to cut them to your preference, but ensure that they are cut the same size to ensure even cooking.
How To Make Eomuk
Once you start cooking, this recipe will come together very quickly. The key to pulling this off successfully is having all of your ingredients prepped and in bowls right next to pan! Have your premixed sauce, fish cakes, and vegetables ready and easily accessible during the cooking process.
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Welcome to my site, where you can find easy & approachable recipes for the everyday home cook. These are some of my tried & true favorite dishes that I make all the time.This stir-fried Korean fish cake is an extremely popular side dish that’s quick and easy to prepare at home. Packed with bold umami flavors, this Korean fish cake side dish goes wonderfully with a bowl of steamed rice for the perfect weeknight meal.
The Reason Why We Love Korean Fish Cake!
Eomuk Bokkeum, which translates to fish cake stir fry, is undoubtedly one of the most popular Korean side dishes (banchan; 반찬) that’s commonly served in restaurants but one that’s also prevalent in every household.
Eomuk, also known as Odeng, refers to Korean-style fish cakes made with pureed fish that has been formed into cakes or strips and fried until golden.
Fish cake is one of the most popular cooking ingredients in Korean cuisine as it’s super easy and convenient to prepare, hence why it can be found in a wide array of dishes including Tteokbokki, Kimbap, and Rabokki.
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Amongst the various dishes, the most popular dish containing these delicious fish cakes is Eomuk Bokkeum, which is the Korean fish cake side dish that I am sharing with you all today.
Loaded with delicious umami flavors, these stir-fried fish cakes make for an
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